9780764347115-076434711X-Elgin Trench Watches of the Great War

Elgin Trench Watches of the Great War

ISBN-13: 9780764347115
ISBN-10: 076434711X
Edition: 1
Author: Stan Czubernat
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: Schiffer
Format: Hardcover 176 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780764347115
ISBN-10: 076434711X
Edition: 1
Author: Stan Czubernat
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: Schiffer
Format: Hardcover 176 pages

Summary

Elgin Trench Watches of the Great War (ISBN-13: 9780764347115 and ISBN-10: 076434711X), written by authors Stan Czubernat, was published by Schiffer in 2015. With an overall rating of 4.1 stars, it's a notable title among other World War I (Military History) books. You can easily purchase or rent Elgin Trench Watches of the Great War (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used World War I books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $3.46.

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A combination of 440 photos and advertisements, plus informative text, tell the story of the Elgin National Watch Company wristwatches that accompanied U.S. Army troops into the trenches of Europe in World War I. While Elgin was known as a company that would allow buyers to pick and choose among features for their personal watches, the U.S. Army also created specifications dated November 3, 1914 and October 24, 1916, choosing the watch features their soldiers would wear. After a brief discussion of pricing, rarity, and company history, the wristwatches covered include: Star Dial Series, Giant Size 6s, RED 12 Dials, BOLD Arabic Dials, and Shadow Box Dials. Also explored are dial date stamps, recent restorations, crystal guards, and Elgin watch movements. This venerable watch company, dating back to 1864, produced roughly 1,000,000 watch movements each year during World War I. Explore these veterans of the Great War through this fascinating read.

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